--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: thy heart upon thy work, but never on its…" description: "\"“thy heart upon thy work, but never on its reward,” Krishna tells his student Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita.)”\" — Jennifer Senior" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b10/jennifer-senior-12574_quote_thy-heart-upon-thy-work-but-never-on-its_1966465.jpg" --- # thy heart upon thy work, but never on its reward,” Krishna… ![“thy heart upon thy work, but never on its reward,” Krishna tells his student Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita.)” quote by Jennifer Senior](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b10/jennifer-senior-12574_quote_thy-heart-upon-thy-work-but-never-on-its_1966465.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b10/jennifer-senior-12574_quote_thy-heart-upon-thy-work-but-never-on-its_1966465.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b10/jennifer-senior-12574_quote_thy-heart-upon-thy-work-but-never-on-its_1966465.jpg) > ““thy heart upon thy work, but never on its reward,” Krishna tells his student Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita.)”” [Jennifer Senior](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jennifer-senior/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Focus on diligent work without attachment to outcomes, as taught by Krishna. **In simple terms:** Work earnestly, ignore the reward. Key Takeaway Act without craving results. Themes spirituality work ethic detachment Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - career - creative projects - volunteer work Key Concepts karma yoga selfless action Questions to Reflect On - How can you practice detachment while staying motivated? - What outcomes do you cling to? 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